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"is" in Spanish

está
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Notes

This is used for temporary states, feelings, locations, conditions, ongoing actions.

Summary

The Spanish translation for “is” is está.

Pronounced the same

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this está
be está

Examples of "is" in use

There are 255 examples of the Spanish word for "is" being used:
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The branch is full of leaves. La rama está llena de hojas.
He’s well built. Está bien construido.
The moon is shining. La luna está brillando.
Yanni is lying to me. Yanni me está mintiendo.
He’s shaking his head. Él está moviendo la cabeza.
Is breakfast included? ¿Está incluido el desayuno?
The table is set for three. La mesa está puesta para tres.
This soup is delicious. Esta sopa está deliciosa.
The donkey is braying. El burro está rebuznando.
He’s trying to cheat on me. Él está tratando de engañarme.

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A candle is made of wax.,
An eagle is flying in the sky.,
An expert is speaking.,
An owl is on the roof.,
Are you sure you want to continue?,
Bread is made from flour, water and yeast.,
Bread is made from flour.,
Breakfast is ready.,
Can you tell me where the station is?,
drowning person,
electric driving is on the rise,
Every shirt is clean.,
Everything is ready.,
Flour is made from wheat.,
Germany is in the middle of Europe.,
He is all alone abroad.,
He is angry.,
He is dishonoured.,
He is eating.,
He is in the car.
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